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Man Charged with Raping 2 Women in Anaheim
A 45-year-old convicted robber made his first court appearance Wednesday on charges of raping two women in Anaheim. Kevin Eugene Stancius was charged with forcibly raping a woman on July 28, 2022, and raping an unconscious person on Jan. 7, 2023, according to the criminal complaint. Stancius did not enter...
Cool Off at Raging Waters: Summer Season Kicks Off
It’s that time of year again! As temperatures begin to rise, Raging Waters is ready to cool you down. Megan Telles was in San Dimas, getting a sneak peek at the park before its 41st opening season. Raging Waters will be open from May 18 through Sept. 29. For...
Teenager suffers serious facial injuries after being attacked by two suspects in Upland
A teenager was attacked by two suspects and sustained serious facial injuries during a recent incident in Upland, according to the Upland Police Department. The unprovoked attack occurred on May 7 at about 4:30 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Foothill Boulevard. Upland officers investigated the incident and contacted...
USPS mail carriers robbed in Baldwin Park
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. - A man accused of robbing letter carriers with the U.S. Postal Service in Baldwin Park is on the run. The suspect has been identified as Ruben Baca Lopez, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The robberies happened on April 6 and May 6. A reward...
Convicted Gang Member Charged with Shooting in Anaheim Park
A convicted gang member is facing attempted murder and other charges stemming from a shooting at an Anaheim park. Brian Alarrazabal was charged Tuesday with attempted murder, shooting at a vehicle, carrying a loaded gun in public and being a felon in possession of ammunition, all felonies. He also faces sentencing enhancements for gang activity and the personal use of a gun.
Central California construction company opens Ontario office
A 102-year-old construction company has opened an office in Ontario. Granite Construction Inc., which recently received a $25 million contract to refurbish nine industrial buildings near Ontario International Airport, has established a 6,000-square-foot facility at 3281 E. Guasti Road, according to company officials. The number of employees working there was...
Arraignment Postponed for Man Charged with Stabbing 7-Year-Old Brother
Criminal proceedings were suspended after a doubt was declared Thursday about the mental competency of a man who allegedly stabbed his 7-year-old brother at the family’s home in Whittier. Cristian Gutierrez, who turned 25 Thursday, is charged with attempted murder involving the alleged attack May 9 on his brother...
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by attending the open house of Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens, or by celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the East Anaheim Library. Weather permitting, consider a hike through Round Canyon or on the paved Hicks Haul Road this Sunday.
Suspect in Violent Rolex Robbery Arrested; Police Seek Other Victims
A 25-year-old man suspected of beating a man unconscious then stealing his Rolex watch in downtown Los Angeles remained jailed Thursday on suspicion of robbery, and police said he may have victimized other people. Pablo Garcia of Los Angeles was arrested Tuesday in Downey by a Department of Corrections Rehabilitation...
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